Bienvenido!

At 98 years young Tomasa Castillo has been a resident of the West Side for 71 years! Tomasa has an impressive list of accomplishments that include helping to found La Clinica which has grown from a small clinic into a large health care center today, helping to found the Chicano Studies department at the University of Minnesota, speaking at local schools and always keeping her door open to those less fortunate than her.

The official 2017 Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul commemorative button was unveiled on Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Boca Chica Restaurante y Cantina. Buttons cost just $5 each with $2 from every button going directly back to the community in the form of grants. Please click here to find a list of places that sell buttons.

Save the Date for the Community Cleanup!

Join the Community on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 to help clean up the festival area in preparation for the 2017 Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul Celebration! We will meet at 10:00 a.m. outside of the Neighborhood House, 179 Robie St E and together will work to clear the streets of trash and other refuse.

Heritage Award - Los Alegres Bailidores

Most Spirited - West Side Boosters

Congratulations to our 2016 Parade contest winners!

Thanks to all our parade participants who helped to make the annual Cinco de Mayo West Side - Saint Paul parade a huge success! Special congratulations to our Parade contest winners: Judges Choice - Farnsworth Aerospace Elementary School (not pictured); Heritage Award - Los Alegres Bailadores; and Most Spirited - The West Side Boosters. Keep up the great work!

Latest Newsletter Released!

Check our newsletter for the most recent information regarding Cinco de Mayo West Side - Saint Paul. It includes the music lineups, how to get involved, and lots more!